Cybersecurity and cloud computing firm Akamai reported first-quarter earnings on Thursday and saw its cloud infrastructure business grow 40% year-on-year.
New "Trump Accounts" (530A accounts) are launching July 4th, allowing contributions for children under 18. Parents like Adam Bergman see them as a way to teach financial literacy and utilize tax-advantaged growth, with some aiming to make their children "tax-free millionaires."
Jim Cramer's CNBC Investing Club recapped Monday's market activity, highlighting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq gains, Broadcom's extended partnership with Apple, and Qnity's stock surge. Cramer expressed optimism for Qnity's future performance.
Tesla's strong sales figures were met with a stock decline, signaling its valuation may be fully priced in. Meanwhile, smaller competitor Rivian has launched the R2 SUV, directly challenging Tesla's dominant Model Y in the mid-market segment. Despite Rivian's smaller scale and unprofitability, its new offering and a consumer trend indicator suggest a shift in the EV landscape.
Microsoft is cutting 4,800 jobs, about 2.1% of its workforce, with a significant number of layoffs impacting Xbox. Four Xbox game development studios will also be spun off as part of a major restructure aimed at adapting to a rapidly changing industry and leveraging AI.
Defense sector investors should reconsider valuations due to evolving warfare and AI, according to Panmure Liberum strategist Joachim Klement. He notes a shift from legacy platforms to AI-enabled systems and drones, suggesting defense companies may need to be valued like tech firms.
SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell announced a donation of her and her husband's SpaceX stock to the Trump Accounts program, benefiting approximately 2 million American children, with a focus on those near their central Texas home.
